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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1897

Page

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Debated Cuba War Drumhead Trial Resolution

Washington April 3 A Senate debate on Mr Allen Populist Nebraska resolution condemning a drumhead court martial for General Rivera in Cuba drew sharp exchanges. Mr Gallinger cited prior war resolutions, Mr Hoar defended free speech, and the measure passed after amendments. the bill to extend belligerent rights was set aside. The chamber also moved on aid for Mississippi flood victims and civil service investigations.

Washington Mer. Allen Nebraska General Rivera Cuba Senate Mr. Allen United States Howtt Massachusetts Trom Nebrastka Remore Allen Massachusett Hale Maine Aly Morgan Mr. Hale Galt Gallinger Republician New Hampshire Moor Migtua Grant Mer. Gallinger Assachus Ohio John Sherman UN Republican Hoar Afr Stewart Nevada Alt. Allen Mr. Morgan Spain Alt Edkins West Virtoinia Jaindsay Kentucky Marine Hospital Bureau Committee On Civil Service Bureau of Annual Industry Auth Omaha Hearn

Bryan in Supreme Court as Bryan argues railway rate case

William J. Bryan appears in the Supreme Court with Breabl crews present. He seeks admission to the Supreme Court bar while representing Nebraska in the maximum rates dispute. The case questions state power to set railroad rates. arguments span multiple days with Webster Woolworth Carter among counsel for appellants and railroads as sessions proceed.

William J. Bryan Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Ov Mu. Ti. CO. Bell Mlinois Pensions Bryans Gell Bryan Nebraska John Js. Webster Ate Webster J. Mo. Woolworth Onvahist James C. Carter New York Smith

Democratic Victory in Cincinnati Municipal Election

Cincinnati April 5. Col Gustavue Den defeated Levi Goodale Rep for Mayor by about 7000 votes and the Democratic ticket won similarly. The article notes it is the first Democratic mayor in years and that the ticket included both Democrats and Republicans aiming to overturn the current administration.

Cincinnati Col Gustavue Levi Goodale Mayer Eleces Colonel Tafel

Democrats Sweep Columbus Voting Contests

Democrats carried Columbus by wide margins electing Sam Wells and Jack by about 400 votes over Republican Momett Tompkins. J. Schwartz won Police Court over William Thompson. No changes in School Board or council seats. Republicans carried Columbus by 1118.

Columbus, O Worth Columbus Samwel Do Iack Momett Tompkins Iee J. Schwartz Wm. Thompson

Democrats Sweep Agnesville mayoral race in April election

April 4 Agnesville OL reports L. Hy Oihsen Democrat defeated J. H. Crook Hepub- Hean for mayor by about 240 votes. Rest of Democratic ticket carried by about same margin.

Agnesville L. Hy Oihsen J. H. Crook

McKisson Defeats Farley For Mayor By 22400 Plurality

Robert B. McKisson, Republican candidate, defeats Democrat John Farley for mayor by a plurality of 22,400. Election results announced today reflect the race's clear outcome.

Robert B. Mc.Kisson John Farley

Dedication of Second Baptist Church Petersburg Va

The Second Baptist Church in Petersburg Virginia was formally dedicated yesterday at 11 am before a large congregation. The service included psalm readings, prayers, a solo, and a dedicatory sermon by Rev HW Battle. The building cost 320000 with a debt of 3 left after a 1200 collection.

Petersburg Spechian Second Baptist Church Whiely Dev AL J. Pristoe Pistor Itev Mr. Fristoe They W. GE . Cox Initimore J. M. Pilcher Tony Taylor HW. W. Battle First Baptist Church Ciy Battle Pristoe Eliiee Weloek Wey Rosehre Tolle Street Presbyterian Wan Blateher Bolos Hidden Watkins Richmond Matehor B.ow. Tatile T. D Market Stree Rev Wilson Rlm. Peterson Tied Street M. B Wim. Edwards Bh. T. Wilson Washington Street Table Street Presbyterian Church J. W. Rosebro

Kentucky session adjourns after lone senator vote

Fragmentary report indicates a joint session in Kentucky with members absent and only one vote recorded for a senator candidate. The session adjourned after the single cast ballot, leaving the outcome unclear.

Change of Caralisdatea in Kentucky Election

A Frankfort dispatch reports the race for the Benaterial election hinges on the personal withdrawal of Hunter. Following that, ex-Chief Justice Justine W. Molt or Congressman Walter Ryans may be nominated. Six Republicans who backed Hunter reportedly pledge to block his election, hoping for a better position after withdrawal.

Louisville Frankfort Hunter Justine W.ot. Molt Wualter Ryans

Newport News Triumphs In Early League Series

Newport News, Va, April 6. The tar thnore National League team played the WSC in a three game set with the Newport News Club this afternoon. The Orioles showed strong form for the coming season as they belted Inland trim. Batteries: Nops, Hoffer and Clarke.

Newport News WSC Orioles Ae Fe TR Baltimores Nowpet News Nops Hoffer Clarke Tlost Magee

Riehmend and Wittshurs Plan Practice This Afternoon

Ol Riehmone Titchmend Wa April 1 plans a practice session this afternoon. Score Th 1 0. Millslanee 21 2tox K Wo& Mitteries Flavin Chesbin Smith Sehabel Waster Tannehtil Sug den Umpire Myr Tate.

Riehmone, Titchmend Riehmend Wittshurs Herve Hichmoml Mitteries Flavin

Sharkey Defeats Williams in Eight-Round Salt Lake Bout

In Salt Lake City on April 5 Tom Sharkey defeated Utah champion Jim Williams over eight rounds. No decision rendered, though Sharkey dominated. Sharkey’s manager Lynch pledged $5,000 to back Williams against any light heavyweight world contender. Cresdon and Shinkey were mentioned with unclear wording.

Salt Lake Utah Tom Sharkey Jim Willams Sharkey Lynch Williams Cresdon

North Carolina Railways Bid In Equity Case In Court

In Greensborough April term the United States Court will hear arguments in the Southern Railway against Governor Russell and others over a 99 year lease. The suit seeks to restrain parties from actions in state courts that would undermine the lease and affect the value of the plaintiff's securities.

N. C United States Simonton Southern Railway Russell Reneweral Walkers North Carolina North Carolina Railway Southern Rail Way Eail Central Trust Company of New York

Re-sentencing Date Set For Theodore Durant Hanged

In San Francisco on April 5 Judge Rahne fixed next Saturday as the date for re sentencing Theodore Durant who is to be hanged for the murder of Lianche Lamont.

San Francisco Rahne Theodore Durant Lianche Lamont

Crevasses Drown Delta Farmland and Drive Refugees North

A crevasse disaster in Tuntea county sends a thrill of dismay through planters as vast tracts lie under water. Refugees pour in by watercraft while relief crews rush to Long Lake levee work. The Iron Mountain depot and rail lines face inundation as the river rises, threatening both crops and homes.

New Orleans Daily States Vicksburg Iss Tuntea County Clean Ark Titian Charles H. Purvis Long Lake Midhind Tron Mountain Midbush Iron Mountain Cay Oon Hundes Teuts

Weather bulletins early flood outlook across Mississippi basin

Reports from the Department of Agriculture Weather Service describe rising river levels at St Louis with slow increases due to floodplain lands. Crescent City area and Memphis report crevasse activity and levee concerns. Levees below Vicksburg and at Melena are under heavy use, with flow toward Yazoo and Missouri basins. Rainfall clogs basins in Cumberland, Tennessee, and Ohio regions.

Washington Department of Agriccuiture ST. Louis Missouri Missispaippi Davenport Keo‘kuk Hannibal St. Lonowis Catro Memphis Flower Lake Tonics Coahoma Bunflower Arkcaneas Melena Ibout Flower Lale Miss Austin Yazoo Colbgator Arkansas Melenw Mississippi White Vicksburg New Orleans Natchez Donaldsonville Cumberland Tennessee Ono Mississipp

Flooding North Fork Spreads Across Norfolk Area

Heavy rain pushed the North Fork to flood stage in Norfolk Nebraska. The river breached banks this morning, swelling a wide swath of lowlands and prompting responses from local officials. The incident mirrors flooding seen two weeks earlier along the same stretch.

Norfolk Neb North Fork Chicago St. Paul

Transit Chaos Downgrades City Roads and Waterfronts

Minneapolis and Omaha tracks are washed out forcing transfer of passengers by hand cars in the city. Row boats pass freely over nearby half of the First Ward with disrupted travel and local delays.

Minneapolis Omaha First Ward

Flood Hammers Adilebore Kentucky Stores Cut Off

The Cumberland River rises to four inches above the level of five weeks ago flooding Adilebore Kentucky and surrounding areas. Sixty five families are washed out as boats run in main streets. Water from Piney yields and Indian reservations flood the valley while the weather bureau forecasts continued rise for two days.

Adilebore Middehore Cum- Herhind Avenue Nashville Tenn Anbove Werther Aureau

Flooding Rises Red River Submerges Keely Institute

In Parga North Dakota during the last seventeen hours the Red river rose eighteen inches eclipsing all prior records. Water flooded the Keely Institute and forced families on Island Park to move out as the district faced severe inundation.

Parga N. D Red River Keely Institute

Storm toll and missing in Cheyenne due to heavy snowfall

In Cheyenne on April 5 estimated losses by gentlemen ranged from five to twenty percent after the recent storm. Snow measured one and a half feet in town and five to ten feet in ravines, with many people reported missing and widespread anxiety among residents.

Cheyenne Wyo

Steamer John M Hart Sunk on Cumberland River

A Clarksville Sun dispatch reports the steamer John M Hart one of the river's largest boats was sunk and destroyed with its cargo at Granville twenty miles below Nashville at three o clock this morning.

Nashville Tenn Clarksville John M. Hart Cumberland River Granville

Russians Charge Christians In Greek Island Turmoil

Canea April 1 The Russian consul asked the governor to explain Saturday’s attack by Bashi Bazouks on insurgents near Akkhotiv peninsula as European admirals prepare an inquiry into arming Moslem refugees. Arms searches recovered rifles. 12 leaders of the Saturday assault are being pressed for surrender amid possible complications if refused. Colonel Versos warns insurgents firing on Europeans will be met with capital punishment.

Canea Akkhotiv Wong Very Beer Canen Cunen Akhatir Suda Mostem Versos

Turkish denial on Crete settlement talks report

Constantinople on April 6 denies reports that negotiations have moved between Turkey and Greece toward a settlement of the Crete crisis. The Porte calls the claims untrue and dismisses them as speculation.

Constantinople the Porte Turkey Greece

UK Commons Debate Over Crete Troop Actions

In the House of Commons on April 1, George N. Curnon said Germany had not explained why it did not send troops to Crete, unlike other European powers. A. J. Balfour warned Britain would join a blockade of Greece if needed for peace, in the interets of stability.

London Hhouse of Commons George N. Curnon John Borley Germany Crete A. J. Balfour Great Britain Grreece

The Czaivs Mental State Report From Bucharest

A Bucharest despatch cites an unreliable St Peters burg source claiming the Czar is in a deteriorated mental state. He remains in his bedroom day after day, is morose, and speaks to no one unless required. His mother the Dowager Czarina, once influential, cannot control him and cannot even see him, a factor said to drive Her Majesty’s Copenhagen visit.

Bucharest St. Petershburg Comon Czarlin Copenhagen

Ex Governor McKinney's condition unchanged in Farmville dispatch

A Farmville special to the Dispatch reports ex-Governor McKinney remains in serious condition. Medical staff say his case is unchanged, with no new complications noted as of the latest bulletin.

Farmville McKinney Cass

Made Whole by Faith A Capron Miracle Cure

In Capron Suffolk county Mrs Barham wife of a leading merchant rose from six months of invalidism and bedridden life after prayers by Southampton county folk. At 3 am she walked unassisted and later dressed, declaring no pain. Doctors puzzled ministers puzzled, yet the tale spreads as a miracle and a direct answer to prayer. Source notes George W Pruitt, capron observer.

Suffolk Todiy Southampton County Joe Tom Harham Capron Talth

Towa Battleship's Preliminary Trial at Cape Ann

The battleship Towa had a preliminary trial run on the Cape Ann course with full speed ahead for the first leg. It covered thirty-three miles in one hour fifty-five minutes and twenty-one seconds at 17.18 knots despite favorable sea and contrary wind. A dense fog later forced a reduction in speed on the return journey.

Boston Mass Towa Cape Ann

Unknown body found after river death near Asheville

The body of an unknown man was recovered from the French Broad River near Alexander on April 5. The skull was fractured, the crown crushed, and blood on the scene indicated a fatal assault. The corpse, robbed, bore a pocket memo book with names including William Vestal Atherton Ind. William L. Mercer Pleasant View Ky and Issy Gray Jellico Tenn. The body was buried near Alexander.

Asheville W. C French Broad River Alexander William Vestal Atherton Ind William Ll. Mercer Pleasant View

Captain Day Improvers Condition After Hotel Accident

Washington April 6 The condition of Captain B F Day of the Navy who was badly hurt Saturday evening by a fall down stairs at the Hotel Varnum is much improved. He suffered a broken right thigh a bruised limb and injured arm but physicians at the Naval Hospital say there is every reason to believe he will entirely recover.

Washington, D. C B. F. Day Navy Varnum Jis Naval Hospital

Fragmentary notice of dental rooms in Pad of Tags

Fragmented OCR text hints at a dental room advertisement. Mentions 204 Main attest and a patient list beyond clarity. Unable to extract a coherent event or entities beyond the address fragment and dental room reference.

Aelyas

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